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title: "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4379 Satellite tasking for Elephant Seals population assessment"
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# GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4379 Satellite tasking for Elephant Seals population assessment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-395818bb-114d-4145-b79b-887df9d1c239

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation National Environment Research Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4379 Satellite tasking for Elephant Seals population assessment". This falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category. The project is set to take place in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates being the contract start date on 18 October 2024 and completion by 27 December 2024. The contract, valued at £34,457.5, was awarded to Maxar Intelligence Inc. This tender was procured through unspecified procurement methods, focusing primarily on service-oriented deliverables.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in satellite tasking and population assessment, particularly those in research and development sectors. Enterprises with capabilities in advanced satellite technologies and ecological research will be well-suited for such tenders. Additionally, businesses looking to enhance their portfolios with high-profile, government-funded projects in the UK could find substantial growth potential in participating in similar future tenders. Despite the non-specific procurement methods, the alignment with large-scale research and consultancy services makes this an ideal contract for established firms in the relevant fields.

## Notice

Satellite tasking for Elephant Seals population assessment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611760f2-df83-4a2e-ab81-c7750c795591 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,457 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,457 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAXAR INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611760f2-df83-4a2e-ab81-c7750c795591

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611760f2-df83-4a2e-ab81-c7750c795591
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=896760415
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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